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In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff ask the big question every Gen X geek has been quietly dreading: Are comedy movies in theaters officially dead? 💀🎬

From quoting Caddyshack and Stripes to rewatching Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix instead of in theaters, the guys dive deep into the evolution (and slow extinction?) of the theater comedy experience. They debate nostalgia vs. streaming, talk about the rise of meme humor, review the new Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson, and give shoutouts to underappreciated gems like Spies Like Us and Hysterical.

This one's got all the hits—Monty Python, Airplane, the sad state of multiplexes, and a desperate plea: GO SEE A COMEDY IN A THEATER BEFORE THEY’RE GONE.

👴 Punchlines from the past. 🤖 Comedy in the streaming age. 🎥 Theaters vs. TikTok.

Hit play and geek out with us.

Drop your favorite comedy movie quote in the comments!
And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out the merch at OriginalGeekPodcast.com

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Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

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You asked. We delivered.
The full Original Geek theme song is finally here—and yes, it was generated by AI… but it still shreds harder than a critical hit with a Vorpal Sword.

Whether you’re rolling dice in your basement or coding in a hoodie, this is your new anthem.

🎧 Crank it up. Summon your inner nerd. And remember:
You’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek.

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Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

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What was the first thing you did on the internet? In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff take a nostalgia-loaded deep dive into the early days of geekdom—from Commodore 64s and hot-seating strategy games, to dial-up, AIM, and LimeWire piracy. But this isn’t just a trip down Amnesia Lane. The guys tackle how the internet reshaped geek culture, empowered awkward kids, and also let anonymous trolls run wild. They debate whether the web saved or wrecked the geek community, explore the rise of DIY content creation, and geek out over how AI tools are changing the game. Plus: a canon correction, a mixtape memory, and the haunting return of Salad Fingers.

geek culture, internet history, Gen X, online gaming, anonymity, AI, nostalgia, comic books, D&D, pop culture

#OriginalGeekPodcast #GenXGeeks #InternetHistory #GeekCulture #ComicBookNerd #DungeonsAndDragons #AIcontent #OnlineGaming #SaladFingers #MixtapeLife #GeekFlashback #CanonCorrection #GeekCourt #CriticalHits #NostalgiaFeels #LimeWire #DialUpPain

Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

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In this episode of Original Geek, hosts Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw launch a warp-speed deep dive into the evolution of geek culture—from shag carpet Star Wars screenings to the cerebral calm of the Federation.

It’s Star Wars vs. Star Trek: which shaped geekdom more? Which gave us better villains, ships, stories… or memes?

Along the way:
— The real power of Galaxy Quest
— Lower Decks as Trek’s unsung hero
— The Acolyte controversy
— Budget-killed finales
— And a passionate rant on geek identity

If you ever taped Next Gen, argued over Boba Fett, or quoted Galaxy Quest unironically—this one’s for you.

🔥 Subscribe, leave a review, and embrace your inner geek.

Geek Culture, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Acolyte, Galaxy Quest, Lower Decks, Sci-Fi Nostalgia, Geek Identity, Pop Culture, Boba Fett, Gen X Geek, Critical Hits, Epic Fails

Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

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In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff dive into the radioactive vat of comic book nostalgia—from the days of Richie Rich and spinner racks to MCU blockbusters and spandex evolution.

🎭 Who’s the best Batman? (Hint: It’s Keaton vs. Bale in Geek Court)
💥 What comic book movie was an epic fail? (Sorry, Green Lantern)
🦸‍♂️ Which heroes defined Gen X geek culture? (Wolverine, we see you)

Plus: basement treasures, costume glow-ups, and why Gen Z needs to stop tanking shows like The Acolyte.

If you remember plastic bags, foil covers, and comic shops that smelled like dust and dreams—this one's for you.

🧠 Tell us your favorite superhero, your first comic, or what deserves a reboot. Hit us at OriginalGeekPodcast.com and join the tribe.

#OriginalGeek #ComicBookNostalgia #MCU #BestBatmanDebate #WolverineForever #KeatonVsBale #GreenLanternFail #BasementTreasure #GenXGeek #GeekCulturePodcast #SpiderManNoWayHome #ComicBookPodcast

Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

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In Episode 1 of Original Geek, Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw roll back time to explore the secret lives of Gen X geeks who survived the satanic panic, comic book bans, and parental paranoia—all for the love of Dungeons & Dragons.

🎲 Was D&D really satanic?
📼 What was it like to roll dice in hiding?
🧙‍♂️ Why did comic books and RPGs feel like contraband in the ‘80s?

From underground campaigns and Monster Manual shame to Dragon Magazine hacks and awkward multi-class geek identities—we go deep into what it meant to be an Original Geek.

Plus:

• The real story behind Mazes and Monsters
• The first time you rolled a 1 and lost a teammate
• How Critical Role, Stranger Things, and TikTok brought it all back

Whether you’re a lifelong DM or a recovering stealth geek, this episode is a celebration of resilience, imagination, and the roots of modern fandom.

🗣 Got a geek confession or D&D war story? Hit us up at OriginalGeekPodcast@gmail.com or visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com

#OriginalGeek #DnDPodcast #SatanicPanic #GeekCulture #GenXGeek #DungeonsAndDragons #DragonMagazine #CriticalRole #StrangerThings #NerdHumor #BasementTreasure #RollForInitiative #RetroRPG

Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales.

If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.